Twilight at the Holden Arboretum
Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to a family-friendly picnic in support of plants, trees, and the benefits they provide Northeast Ohio.

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Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to a family-friendly picnic in support of plants, trees, and the benefits they provide Northeast Ohio.
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
VIP Early Access 4:30 p.m.
Twilight at the Holden Arboretum will take place throughout the Arboretum grounds and feature an elevated picnic dinner by Spice Catering Co., live music and entertainment for the whole family, and the seasonal outdoor exhibition Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects.
New this year, a VIP ticket level features early event access, limited table seating, in-and-out privileges to an adult only outdoor lounge, open bar, additional musical entertainment and food course, an HF&G branded gift, and special recognition in the event program. Sponsorship also provides access to the outdoor lounge.
Be sure to bring a picnic blanket or camp chairs, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and don’t forget to bring a sense of adventure as you explore the grounds!
Tickets
VIP Ticket: $275 ($205 tax deductible)- includes early event access starting at 4:30 PM, complimentary valet parking, in-and-out privileges to an adult only outdoor lounge, limited table seating, open bar, additional musical entertainment and food course, an HF&G branded gift, and special recognition in the event program.
Adult Ticket: $150 ($100 tax deductible)- includes adult meal
Child Ticket: $35- includes child’s meal
Tickets will be available in April, please check back for more information.
Menu
Marinated grilled chicken served with a seasonal dipping sauce, marinated cucumber salad with fresh herbs, carrot salad with raisins, tahini and agave, a vegan pasta salad and house made coriander potato chips, with a mixed summer berry crisp.
Vegan/gluten free substitution – crispy tofu tenders
VIP – additional assorted passed appetizers
Children’s Menu – chicken tenders served with ketchup, veggies + ranch, house made potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie
Beverages – wine, beer, seltzers, specialty cocktail, sodas & infused water
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Oak $15,000 ($13,600 tax deductible)
- All lower-level sponsor benefits
- Additional ten (10) attendees- 20 guests in total
- Verbal and logo recognition in pre-event video
Dawn Redwood $7,500 ($6,800 tax deductible)
- All Tulip Tree and Redbud benefits
- Specialty wine included for your table
- Prominent recognition and sponsor spotlight on event website
- Recognition in pre-event video
Tulip Tree $5,000 ($4,300 tax deductible)
- All Redbud benefits
- Ten (10) attendees
- Recognition in Happenings e-Newsletter
- Recognition at one of the event’s entertainment areas
- Recognition on event invitation if committed by April 10, 2023
Redbud $2,500 ($1,940 tax deductible)
- Eight (8) attendees
- Reserved picnic table for guests
- Recognition on event website and social media
- Recognition on event program and welcome signage
- Unlimited adult guest access to NEW outdoor lounge
- Event access starting at 4:30 PM